Bakeries & Breads

Equal to its most enduring traditions, homemade baked goods are their own institution in Lancaster County. Breads, cakes, cookies, donuts, pies, and sweet desserts of all sorts…just remember that your options will far exceed your stomach capacity! Travel to Lancaster County without trying a whoopie pie, shoofly pie, or sticky bun, and you will have missed a taste of history that ties the generations together. Except for Sunday, you can begin each day by smelling the wafting aroma of “fresh baked” at these local bakeries. ENJOY!

La Casita Restaurant & Bakery
117 East Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557
(717)354-5783
With their invitation to visit soon, La Casita Restaurant & Bakery invites you to enjoy the very best in authentic Latin Cuisine and Puerto Rican Recipes. You will appreciate their fresh homemade choices, including sandwiches, salads, empanada varieties, and traditionally prepared meat, bean, and rice dishes. From fruit filled turnovers and mouthwatering cheesecakes to a wide range of Latin-styled cakes, donuts, breads, and rolls…you can leave the baking to those with a skilled passion for authentic baked goods.

M & A Sweet Treats
23-3 Center Street
Intercourse, PA 17535
(717) 874-0397
Located in the idyllic Village of Intercourse, M & A Sweet Treats is a favorite Lancaster County destination for homestyle baked goods, made fresh daily. This Amish-owned bakery specializes in all variety of donuts, whoopie pies, shoo fly pies, and fry pies. Selections of baked goods available daily, until sold out, include fresh baked breads, sticky buns, chocolate chip cookies, lattice apple pies, and colorfully decorated cupcakes. To the delight of many, M & A Sweet Treats carries a full selection of gluten-free baked goods.

Sugar Whipped Bakery
77 East Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 568-2202
Mouthwatering tastes combine with flavorful varieties to create a symphony of deliciousness at Sugar Whipped Bakery…a very satisfying discovery for those with discerning palates! Locally owned and family operated, Sugar Whipped is located in historic downtown Lititz, across from the post office. This hidden gem is an all natural bakery that feature a variety of goodies including cupcakes, whoopie pies, cake pops, and gourmet marshmallows. All of their creations are hand-made from scratch using the finest and local ingredients from Lancaster and the surrounding areas.

Sunnyside Pastries
421 Weaverland Valley Road
East Earl, PA 17519
(717) 445-5350
From long johns and creme filled varieties to gourmet topped selections, from apple fritters to cinnamon twists…an amazing menu of doughnuts are made fresh every day at Sunnyside Pastries. In addition, they offer appreciative customers an epic selection of homemade pies, fresh breads, melt-in-your mouth cookies, apple dumplings, sticky buns, and (of course) generously stuffed whoopie pies. You can visit Sunnyside Pastries at their bake shop in East Earl every day but Sunday and Monday. On Fridays, stop by their huge market stand at Green Dragon in Ephrata. And if you are in Berks County, stop by the stand at Leesport Market on Wednesdays.

Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-7947
Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop has been satisfying their customers with special recipes of made-from-scratch goodness since 1972. From their freshly baked breads, buns, and rolls to their famous wet bottom shoo-fly pies, the wafting smells and delicious tastes of Bird-In-Hand create a must-experience destination for every visitor who wishes to experience authentic Lancaster County.

Sadie’s Bake Shop
489 Lambert Rd
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-7595Sadie’s Bake Shop is your off-the-beaten-path destination for fresh baked breads, wholesome rolls, and apple dumplings. Your sweet tooth will never be more satisfied than when it enjoys the uncommonly good baked selections at Sadie’s…from a satisfying variety of glazed, filled, and powdered doughnuts and long johns available on Fridays & Saturdays to mouthwatering sticky buns. Your family and friends will appreciate the wide range of pies and cookies that are available each week. Stop by throughout the year with for seasonal favorites and call to place special orders.

Michael’s Homestyle Breads
417 Georgetown Road
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-6368
With a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Lancaster County, Michael’s Homestyle Breads has captured the loyalty of thousands who have simply sampled the amazing goodness of their hand-moulded fresh baked goods. From their signature cinnamon raisin bread to newly add garlic rye rolls, from their melt-in-your-mouth sticky buns to honey whole wheat bread…you will love their distinctly fresh and ingredient rich varieties. Throughout the week, you can visit Michael’s at their made-from-scratch bakery and at local farm markets.

Immergut Pretzels3537 Old Phila Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534
(717) 768-0657
Located on Old Philadelphia Pike in the idyllic village of Intercourse, since 1998, Immergut Hand-Rolled Pretzels has lived up to the PA Dutch meaning of their name, ALWAYS GOOD! The mouthwatering menu at Immergut is delightfully simple and incredibly delicious, featuring regular pretzels, specialty pretzels, and pretzel wraps. Each pretzel is hand-rolled and baked to perfection with just the right amount of butter and salt, unless otherwise requested. Try their quality-made pretzel dips and savor their fresh squeezed lemonades, blended ice coffees, and fountain drinks. Stop by this hidden gem for an extraordinary snack or enjoy a quick and tasty lunch.

Cake & Cup Bake Shoppe
12 W Newport Road
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9102
Located at the edge of Lititz, in the heart of Lancaster County, Cake & Cup (formerly Bakery at the Cupboard) is a place of extraordinary style and exceptional taste. Staffed by passionate pastry chefs and creative cake artisans, this hidden gem is always a reliable stop for made-from-scratch goodness and is the perfect spot for refreshment with a menu of specialty coffee drinks and smoothies. Select from the symphony of creations at the Bakery and discover your very own favorites. With a tireless commitment to customer satisfaction, all special cake and pastry orders are made to exceed expectations, enhancing any event and adding the “extra” to every special occasion.

Zig’s Bakery & Cafe, LLC
800 E Newport Road
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-7981
Zig’s Bakery & Café is the kind of gathering place that locals love to call their own…and that is exactly what this hidden gem has been known as, since 2001. With the culinary convergence of a bakery, cafe, and deli at one welcoming location, Zig’s features an amazing variety of traditional, contemporary, comforting, and healthy foods. From their famous handcrafted baked goods to their delicious homemade soups, from artisan-styled sandwiches to their ingredient rich salads…everything served at Zig’s is made-from-scratch.

Mary Ann’s Kitchen
3157 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-7834
Nestled on an Amish farmstead in the heart of Lancaster County, Mary Ann’s Kitchen invites you to enjoy the delicious tastes and wholesome goodness of their local PA Dutch food selections. Join with those who stop by Mary Ann’s Kitchen so they can stock up on items to keep their pantry full. From pickled and preserved varieties to locally harvested raw honey, you can stop at their roadside stand or travel on the long farm lane to their kitchen. Home canned choices for the pantry include chow chow, pepper cabbage, pickles and relishes, fruits, and lots of jellies & jams.

Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery
2857A Lincoln Hwy, Rte. 30 East
Ronks, PA 17572
(717) 687-0111
As the “place that made shoo-fly pie famous,” Dutch Haven Shoo Fly Pie Bakery & Gift Shop welcomes visitors to its historic landmark destination. Join with the generations who make sure to stop by for a pie (or two) every time they visit PA Dutch Country. Browse their gift and furniture shop for a wide selection of authentic and unique Lancaster County made products that make perfect keepsakes and gifts for friends and family.

Our Story

As avid travelers, we find that the best memories of our trips usually come from the recommendations we get from the locals. We LOVE finding unique , authentic places.........and not having to settle for for chain restaurants, franchise lodging, and big box stores. One day, when back home in Lancaster County, we said to our selves, "Hey, there's SO many 'reals' in our own backyard! And we decided to make a website to share them. That's how "real Lancaster County" was born. Here you will find the unique, the authentic, and the REAL-found ONLY IN LANCASTER COUNTY. Enjoy with us!!!!